Level Playing Field 2023 roundup and works

Level Playing Field 2023 is the ninth iteration of the innovative, inclusive and inspiring arts project run by the engaging Sheena Mathieson.

A magic opportunity to connect through making art with others, and then celebrate our creations in a joyful group exhibition.

27 artists, 8 facilitated group sessions.

A surprise creative process.

Each participant artist was given access to the same materials (upcycled Merbau wooden offcuts, upcycled self-adhesive foam and yellow, red, blue and white slow-drying acrylics), the same size support (a square piece of quality art paper measuring 21 x 21 cm), and the same instructions. They were asked to create their own stamp, cutting pieces of the self-adhesive foam and attaching them to a square of wood. This newly created stamp was then used to create prints using slow-drying acrylic paints (choosing from yellow, red, blue and white).

The brief was fairly free; the first print being an experiment, the second a face (try doing this with a stamp not intended for this purpose!), and the last completely open. Participants were only allowed to paint the stamp; not the paper. The participant artists then had to choose which of the 3 works they would like to go into the exhibition.

Level Playing Field 2023 was run in a very relaxed, and as always, social way; the focus being on creating in a happy group setting where there is an exchange between participants, a sharing of ideas and connection.